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May 10, 2024 • 1h 7min

Transform Your Space, Transform Your Life: Crafting Your Home into a Healing Sanctuary with Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science

Mahwish Syed, an award-winning interior designer and cancer survivor, talks about how to create healing sanctuaries in our homes.  She explains the importance of aligning our living spaces with our biological rhythms and ancient architectural wisdom to boost health and vitality.  We discuss the benefits of natural lighting, and the risks of modern technology in smart homes, offering practical tips for designing spaces that are beautiful and nourishing for both the soul and body.   WE TALK ABOUT:  16:50 - How Mahwish’s life changed after her cancer diagnosis 25:00 - Basics on making your home your sanctuary  30:00 - Quantum biology and how to use it to create a beautiful home environment 34:00 - Using architecture to create a home that is in tune with your biology 42:00 - Steps to make sure that your home environment is toxin free 47:00 - How nature affects your nervous system 54:00 - The health risks of modern conveniences 56:00 - Optimizing lighting for a nursery and in your home 1:02:00 - Listening to your body when designing your environment   SPONSORS:  Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save.  Balance your quantum energy, improve ATP and HRV, and most importantly neutralize EMF with Leela Quantum Tech products. Use my link to save on the Infinity Bloc for your home and the H.E.A.L. capsule for travel!   RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!   Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Mahwish Syed’s website and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 10min

Optimizing Women's Brain Health: A Deep Dive into Neurofeedback, Chinese Medicine and Brain Mapping in Menopause, Motherhood and Beyond

In this episode, we explore the fascinating intersection of neurofeedback, Chinese medicine, and holistic health with Dr. Paula Koberda, a renowned expert in neurofeedback and brain health. We unpack the essentials of robustness in health, the benefits of neurofeedback for optimizing brain function, and practical steps for navigating life's various stages with vigor and vitality.   WE TALK ABOUT:  13:00 - How Dr. Paula started with neurofeedback and brain mapping 16:00 - Understanding neurofeedback and why it’s used 26:00 - Trends in brainwaves and burnout indicators 32:00 - Brainwave trends in women during different life stages 36:00 - Using Chinese medicine and other ways to avoid postpartum depletion 44:00 - How to determine if you are “robust” 49:00 - The Chinese medicine perspective on nutrition and food 53:00 - How Dr. Paula educates her clients on intuitive eating 1:00:00 - Menopause and its effects on women’s bodies and brain functions 1:03:00 - The future of neurofeedback   SPONSORS:  Resist aging at a cellular level with Qualia Senolytic. Go to Neurohacker for up to $100 off and use code BRITTANY at checkout for an additional 15% off. Balance your quantum energy, improve ATP and HRV, and most importantly neutralize EMF with Leela Quantum Tech products. Use my link to save on the Infinity Bloc for your home and the H.E.A.L. capsule for travel!   RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!   Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Abbey Neuropsychology Clinic’s website The Graceful Guide’s website and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts
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May 3, 2024 • 52min

The Revolutionary Impact of Red Light Therapy on Fertility, Pregnancy, Postpartum, Menopause and Women's Health with Kineon CEO Forrest Smith

This special episode is dedicated to all of the mothers out there, the current mothers, the mothers-to-be, and women trying to get pregnant. Forrest Smith is the CEO and co-founder of Kineon Labs. Kineon Labs (code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY) specializes in developing advanced red light therapy devices for home use, focusing on enhancing health and wellness through photobiomodulation.  We dive deep into the innovative world of photobiomodulation (PBM) and its transformative effects on women’s health.  We also explore groundbreaking research and real-life applications of PBM therapy, particularly focusing on its benefits for fertility, pregnancy, endometriosis, menopause and more.    WE TALK ABOUT:  03:00 - The benefits of photobiomodulation for fertility 07:00 - How Kineon works on a cellular level 09:30 - How photobiomodulation can help with endometriosis 15:30 - How often you should do red light therapy for best results 19:00 - Photobiomodulation for help with pregnancy body pains 26:00 - Benefits of using photobiomodulation for postpartum 32:00 - Photobiomodulation benefits for menopausal women 36:00 - Remote photobiomodulation for gut and brain health 39:00 - How photobiomodulation helps the vaginal microbiome 46:00 - The future for Kineon and their upcoming products for women   SPONSORS: Discover your biological age and improve your healthspan with Glycanage. Use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for a 15% discount. Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!   RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Kineon’s website use code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts
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Apr 26, 2024 • 1h 11min

First Trimester Biohacks: Cold Therapy, Cacao Tea, Baby and Birth Meditations, Creating EMF-Free Environments, Diet Tips and More

In this solo episode I share my first trimester biohacks that helped my mind and body adapt and thrive during pregnancy. I cover everything from the importance of mental resilience through cold dips and tailored supplementation, to minimizing tech exposure and enhancing prenatal nutrition.  Plus, I emphasized holistic practices, like using affirmations for deepening maternal bonds, and practical tips for healthier living environments.    I TALK ABOUT:  01:20 - Episode on my first trimester experience 11:50 - The first trimester is just a phase along with its discomforts 15:00 - Cold therapy for building mental resiliency 22:00 - The book: Spirit Babies: How to Communicate with the Child You're Meant to Have 30:00 - Supplementing unhealthy food with healthy fats and proteins 38:00 - Drinking cacao tea during pregnancy 43:00 - Taking a break from exercising and incorporating movement everyday 46:00 - Dealing with nausea: What helped and what did not - LMNT electrolytes 49:30 - Supplements that helped: Needed code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, BiOptimizers code: BIOHACKINGBRITTANY, Fatty15 58:00 - Environment biohacks: taking naps, white noise machine, Eight Sleep code: BRITTANY 1:02:00 - For blocking EMF: Juunaday code: BRITTANY, Leela Quantum Tech 1:06:00 - The book: The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth SPONSORS: Discover your biological age and improve your healthspan with Glycanage. Use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for a 15% discount. Resist aging at a cellular level with Qualia Senolytic. Go to Neurohacker for up to $100 off and use code BRITTANY at checkout for an additional 15% off.   RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts
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Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 1min

Subzero Transformation: Navigating Pain to Peak Wellness with Cold Immersion Therapy

Dive into the icy journey with Joshua Church, co-founder of Edge Theory Labs. Joshua shares his powerful journey from chronic pain to peak wellness through cold immersion therapy.    We talk about the Edge Tub, an ice-less innovation in home cold therapy. We also discuss the profound mental and physical benefits of cold exposure and the new Edge app, designed to support those exploring cold water immersion benefits.   WE TALK ABOUT: 12:30 - Joshua’s story: Living with chronic pain and seeking alternative modalities of healing 17:00 - How Joshua started loving cold therapy from hating it before 25:00 - Cold therapy methods: Cold showers, ice baths, cryotherapy, and others 37:00 - Edge Theory Labs’ three-stage approach to cold water immersion to help beginners get started 41:00 - Timings in cold therapy: What happens in the first seconds and when you get the benefits 45:00 - Conquering your fears and your state of mind through cold therapy 49:00 - How Joshua practices cold therapy 53:00 - The power of vocalizing during cold therapy 56:00 - The Edge app: Guided sessions and community connection for cold water immersion, breathwork and heat therapy   SPONSORS: Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save. Balance your quantum energy, improve ATP and HRV, and most importantly neutralize EMF with Leela Quantum Tech products. Use my link to save on the Infinity Bloc for your home and the H.E.A.L. capsule for travel!   RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Joshua Church’s Instagram Edge Theory Lab’s website and Instagram   LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts
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Apr 19, 2024 • 1h 8min

First Trimester Realities vs. Expectations: My Unfiltered Journey Through Nausea, Body Changes, Mental Health Struggles and Becoming a First Time Mom

In this episode, I take you behind the curtains and dive deep into the real and raw journey of my first trimester as a first time mom. I talk about mental health, coping with nausea, and the curveballs of pregnancy diets. I also discussed the importance of early midwife applications, the invaluable support from doulas, and demystified first trimester sex.  Pregnancy is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Whether you're expecting, planning to be, or simply curious about the journey, this episode has something for you.   WE TAALK ABOUT: 06:00 - My Baby Steps course is still open 17:00 - Finding out about my pregnancy early and the changes in my mental health 23:00 - Symptoms during my first trimester and changes in my diet 28:00 - My mental health struggles 34:00 - Suffering from nausea all day, not just in the morning 47:00 - How I exercise during first trimester 52:00 - Changes in my skin during pregnancy and my high HCG levels 56:00 - My decision to go with midwife care and proactive approach in considering a home birth 1:01:00 - The book: The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth 1:05:00 - My libido and still having sex during pregnancy   SPONSORS: Discover your biological age and improve your healthspan with Glycanage. Use the code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for a 15% discount. Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!     RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts
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Apr 16, 2024 • 52min

Creating True Mental Resilience: The Transformative Power of Reiki, Meditation, and Holistic Practices

My incredible guest, Edit B Kiss, shared her journey from a petroleum engineering background to becoming a Reiki master, revealing how holistic therapy radically reshaped not only her health but her entire life.  We talked about the profound impacts of meditation, the importance of dietary changes, and how to tackle core traumas to reach true mental resilience. We also explore the science behind meditation and hypnotherapy, and how they can lead to an enriched life.   WE TALK ABOUT: 09:30 - Edit B Kiss’ growth story 12:00 - How Edit B Kiss got started with Reiki 20:00 - The impact of diet changes on health and weight management 23:30 - Transcendental meditation and its benefits 32:00 - How to tell if you have mental resiliency and why it’s important 38:00 - Source memory healing and hypnotherapy: Their benefits and how they help release trauma 45:00 - Overcoming the hustle culture and prioritizing your health 49:00 - The importance of daily meditation for mental health   SPONSORS: Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save.  Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!     RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Edit B Kiss’ website, Instagram, and YouTube channel Let’s Connect: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts
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Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 12min

Exploring the Depths of Crohn's, Colitis, and IBD: Personalized Nutrition, Natural Therapies, and Mindset Shifts with Dane Johnson

In this episode, Dane Johnson, founder of Crohn's Colitis Lifestyle, discusses his personal battle with severe colitis and how he conquered it using a holistic approach.  We explore the vital role of personalized healthcare in managing Crohn's disease, colitis, and irritable bowel disease.  Dane details his journey to recovery through natural remedies, nutrition, and mindset changes, and introduces his SHIELD program, which supports those with chronic conditions through coaching, education, and lifestyle modifications.   WE TALK ABOUT: 05:00 - If you want to get pregnant within the next year, the Baby Steps Protocol is for you 13:00 - Dane’s ulcerative colitis diagnosis, seeing different doctors, and how he learned to take ownership of his situation 23:00 - Undiscovered parasites can cause severe autoimmune diseases 30:00 - Changing your mind and spirit: Get rid of your resentment and anger so you can heal 33:00 - Taking ownership of your health: It’s your responsibility to stay healthy 43:00 - Strategies on how to help your body heal itself 55:00 - Customizing your health protocols for specific life situations 1:05:00 - The SHIELD program: What it is and how can it help people with IBD, Chron’s or colitis SPONSORS: Resist aging at a cellular level with Qualia Senolytic. Go to neurohacker.com/BRITTANY for up to $100 off and use code BRITTANY at checkout for an additional 15% off. Balance your quantum energy, improve ATP and HRV, and most importantly neutralize EMF with Leela Quantum Tech products. Use my link to save on the Infinity Bloc for your home and the H.E.A.L. capsule for travel!     RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Dane Johnson’s 60 Day Healing Journal, website, and Instagram LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts
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Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 8min

Yoni Mapping Explored: The Secret Path to Women's Empowerment and Wellness

Welcome to an empowering journey into women's health and the magic of Yoni mapping with my guest, Jules Alma. We discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for practices like Yoni mapping and the emotional, physical, and spiritual healing it provides, not just for individuals, but also for couples seeking to deepen their intimacy and understanding. Jules Alma is a passionate menstrual coach and doula with a specialization in home and free births, utilizing practices like Yoni mapping to empower women's health and wellness.    WE TALK ABOUT: 16:00 - Jules’ journey on getting started with Yoni Mapping 20:00 - How women’s bodies are slandered by the media 28:00 - The book, Ina May’s Guide To Childbirth 32:00 - Introduction to Yoni Mapping and its benefits to women 36:00 - Empowering women through Yoni Mapping 40:00 - The emotional and spiritual aspect of Yoni Mapping 48:00 - Yoni Mapping and deepening your connection to pleasure 53:00 - How Yoni Mapping helps women struggling to conceive 1:00:00 - Tips for pregnant women to help foster mind and body connection   SPONSORS: Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care. Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save.  Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!     RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today! Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Jules Alma’s website LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts
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Apr 5, 2024 • 30min

From PCOS to Pregnancy: My Holistic Journey and the Birth of Baby Steps Protocol

In this solo episode, I share the intimate details of my road to motherhood, from the success of getting pregnant on the very first try despite PCOS, to my holistic approach to this pregnancy, and why I've designed a non-toxic baby registry. I also discussed the launch of my Baby Steps Protocol aimed at optimizing preconception health.   WE TALK ABOUT: 00:30 - I am pregnant! 04:00 - Starting my Baby Steps 90 day protocol with my husband last year 06:00 - Finding out that I was pregnant on our first try 12:00 - The 1st trimester was hard: Not morning sickness but “All-day sickness” 15:00 - Moving to a new home with more family support and less pollution to better care for my pregnancy 19:30 - 2nd Trimester: No more nausea, feeling great, researching about home births, and building a non-toxic registry for baby products 23:00 - Exercises I do while pregnant - swimming, full body cardio 25:00 - Why my Baby Steps course also includes men in preconception planning SPONSORS: Save big on BiOptimizers supplements, including my favorites—digestive enzymes, probiotics, and magnesium. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY for an exclusive discount!   RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!  Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront   LET'S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

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